Bar Mauro

Mexico City

Milanese glamour through a Mexican lens

Taking inspiration from 1970s Milan in both menu and design, Bar Mauro is a recent addition to Mexico City's modish La Roma neighbourhood. With its sleek modernist details, subway tiles and mirrored details, there's a retro-inflected glamour to the bar, but it's set apart by the personal touches that animate the space. Owners Ricardo and Eduardo Nava named the bar after their grandfather Mauro Mendoza, a great lover of the Italian tradition of aperitivo and – if the many black and white photos in which he and his dark sunglasses appear are anything to go by – a seriously stylish guy.

Ricardo Nava brings his extensive experience at bars including Licorería Limantour to this new project, developing an impressive cocktail list, which is divided into aperitifs and cocktails. Among the aperitifs, the classics are well represented (try the Negroni 1929 with gin, red vermouth, Campari, cacao nibs and strawberry), but there are some more playful creations too, such as the Banana Adonis (sherry, oloroso, red vermouth, banana liqueur). Under the heading Sabores Legendarios (legendary flavours), the cocktails are described as a reinterpretation of the flavours, combinations and ingredients that the brothers have encountered in their travels over the years. The globetrotting creations range from the London Calling (gin, vodka, olives, dry vermouth, sparkling water) to the Mexican-inspired Mango Salad (tequila, vanilla, tomato, mango) and the already iconic Maurito (mezcal, Lillet Blanc, sherry, guava).

No aperitivo would be complete without a snack to help whet the appetite, and Bar Mauro's selection has all the Italian classics covered – think prosciutto and mortadella, an Italian cheese selection, arancini and olives – as well as some international interlopers in the form of French fries with black truffle aioli, sour cream with tobiko and chips and a Ceasar salad. For something more substantial, there's a mortadella focaccia and a cheeseburger (which comes highly recommended by local insiders) and for something sweet, there's an ice cream sandwich and a classic affogato.

For its keen sense of storytelling, its playful take on nostalgic themes and its considered drinks and food menus, Bar Mauro is the recipient of the Campari One To Watch Award 2025.

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